Welcome to the Greater Merrimack Valley

Just thirty-minutes north and west of Boston lies the Greater Merrimack Valley, a region rich in history and natural beauty and home to the historic communities of Lowell, Lexington and Concord. Come visit the region where freedom began.

** FEATURED EVENTS ***
Click on the event name for event details

National Heritage Museum
February 13-14, 2010, Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday noon–4:00 p.m.
Lowell National Historical Park
February 15 - 19, 2010
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
February 16 - 19, 2010, 1:00 pm daily
City of Lowell
February 28 - March 8, 2010
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
April 20-23, 2010, 9:00 am daily





Funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Business and Technology/Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
What's New?

Happy Valentine's Day!
 
A bouquet of romantic activities and events are being offered by our members this Valentine’s Day. Visit the link below for some fantastic ideas sure to earn you a kiss!

Winter Getaway Packages in the Greater Merrimack Valley!
 
Our hotels are offering some special deals sure to make your winter warm!

February School Vacation Fun!
 
February may be cold, but in the Greater Merrimack Valley school vacation is still a lot of fun! Check out these local school vacation activities to find something your kids will love.

Lowell Spinners to Host Wine Tasting Event for CVB
 
The Spinners are offering a behind-the-scenes look at LeLacheur Park with the first ever Spinners wine tasting event, Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 9 pm, to benefit the Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event will give fans a never-before-seen look inside the organization for a special night of wine, baseball, food, massages, beer, golf and more! Tickets for the event are just $50 ($55 if paid by credit card) and available now through the Spinners Box Office. ALL PROCEEDS will go directly to the CVB. For more information visit the link below.

Haiti Earthquake Relief at the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Chelmsford/Lowell
Stay to Make a Difference
Use your next hotel stay to make a difference! The Hawthorn Suites in Chelmsford is partnering with the Red Cross to provide relief to Haiti's earthquake victims. Five percent of your room revenue will be donated to the International Response Fund.
To book visit the link below and click on “packages”, or call the hotel directly at 978-256-5151 and ask for your “Stay to Make a Difference”!

Lowell Shines in The Invention of Truth
Movie Trailer
It is only two minutes and sixteen seconds long, but it is all there: La Boniche, The Dubliner, Market Street, Central Street, the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank, the unmistakable sign of the Athenian Corner restaurant.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




 

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
40 French Street, Second Floor     Lowell, MA 01852     (978) 459-6150